Explosion at Dalton Foundries injures nineteen in Indiana
An early morning blast at Dalton Foundries Inc. in Warsaw Indiana sprayed molten iron on workers injuring 19, with several in critical condition. Water from a ruptured pipe mixed with molten metal inside a furnace causing the fiery explosion around 2 45 a m and the plant employs 150 to 200 production workers and managers were present at the time.
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Warsaw
Ind
Dalton Foundries Inc
Bob Robinson
Bomar Security
William Sloane
Robinson
Ramona Forest Service planes collide over desert fire
Two firefighting planes crashed near Ramona while battling a 6750 acre brush fire in the Anza Borrego desert. All three aboard were killed and burning debris hit two homes, which were destroyed. Diana and her sister escaped unharmed. Witnesses described the Beechcraft clipping the DC-4 as they approached a small landing strip.
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Ramona
Calif
Diana
Dave Halverson
Consumer Affairs Launches National Helpline for Complaints
The U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs opened a toll free Helpline 1-800-64-4435 for person to person help, information and referrals on complaints about government agencies or private businesses. Service available Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from 50 states plus DC, Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Washington
U.S
Senate approves zero tolerance for underage drinking drivers
Senate action on a $13 billion highway bill tightens rules for underage drinking while letting states decide on open alcohol containers and motorcycle helmets. The measure keeps seat belt rules and the current national speed limit for large trucks and buses. Zero tolerance of 0.02% alcohol for underage drivers passes 64-36, with 24 states plus the District of Columbia already at similar standards.
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Randolph E. Schmid
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Byrd
District of Columbia
Clinton
Federico Pena
Kansas considers 65 mph limit on better roads
Transportation secretary Dean Carlson said Kansas could set a 65 mph cap if lawmakers allow higher speeds, but many roads remain unsafe above 55 mph. He cited long flat western highways as candidates while warning some routes would not safely handle higher limits. Carlson noted drivers may push to 70 or 75 mph and stressed risk of higher crash severity at very high speeds.
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Salina
Kansan
Kansas
Dean Carlson
Carlson
U.S
Senate
Panel begins deciding fate of military bases
Washington AP report: Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission unanimously keeps Griffiss Kirtland and Brooks labs open, saving about 800 New York and New Mexico jobs and sparing 4,000 at Brooks Texas. Commission to review 146 Clinton list bases plus 31 added, amid 40 percent inflation adjusted spending drop since 1980s buildup.
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Washington
Base Closure Commission
Air Force
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
Pentagon
Griffiss Air Force Base
N.Y
Kirtland Air Force
N.M
Brooks Air Force Base
Texas
New York
New Mexico
Kirtland
Brooks
Commission
U.S
Clinton
Dixon
Illinois
New gloves shown as evidence in Simpson murder case
The Associated Press reports Simpson wore new leather gloves matching the bloody ones at the scene and home while prosecutors argued it aids credibility. Richard Rubin testified the gloves fit. defense objected to the demonstration. Also noted were Paula Barbieri's hotel stay, phone call records, juror transcript motions, and a Kansas City ruling on Marcus Allen testimony.
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Associated Press
Simpson
Richard Rubin
Aris Isotoner Inc
Johnnie Gochran Jr
Christopher Darden
Las Vegas
Paula Barbieri
Michael Baltan
AirTouch Cellular Company
Nicola Brown Simpson
Barbler
Los Angeles
Florida
Tha Datanse
American Civil Liberties Union
Talaase
Cochran
Darden
Ito
Marcus Allen
Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs
California
Allen
Bruce Weir
Ronald Goldman
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Emh Hhrh
Vinogly
Transportation
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Hays Daily News
Kay Berenson
Gregory Halling
Mike Haas
Howard Droegemeier
Janice Tinkel
Bob Weigel
Glen Windhalz Plass
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Wakeeney and Ellis
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